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UPDATE: This giveaway has ended and the winners (Diana B., Jason N., and Evelene S.) have been notified. My book, The Organically Clean Home‘s official release date of April 18th is just over a week away! How about a giveaway of 3 copies of The Organically Clean Home to celebrate? I’m so excited for you to have it and be able to use it in your own homes – I just know you’ll love it! Over the next couple weeks I’ll be showing you some sneak peeks and sharing some of my favorite things about the book. Amazon just added some previews to the book so you can see the table of contents, a peek at a couple of the chapters, the recipes, and the checklists. Go here to check it out and pre-order!
This giveaway has ended and the winners have been notified. How about a little contest? Enter to win The Organically Clean Home in the Rafflecopter below. The 3 winners will be posted in the Rafflecopter and notified via email.
Stephanie Says...
I am currently on maternity leave and would love to get my hands on a copy. I am getting into spring cleaning and this would be a great asset.
Karianne Says...
Actually cleaning!
Katie Says...
I hear that, sister! 😉 I think that my least favorite things have to be dishes after a big gathering or something – and always have HATED the floors!
Leah Tindell Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is laundry…It’s just not my favorite thing to do so I tend to put it off :/
Kristin @ The OCD Life Says...
My biggest challenge is dusting! I don’t have enough time to dust like it needs to be done. Plus, I hate it. Lol
Kendal Says...
Oh… I DESPISE dusting!!!
Hilda @ From Overwhelmed To Organized Says...
My biggest struggle is just doing it! I’m not a fan of cleaning LOL. Once I’m going I’m fine, but I procrastinate a lot 🙂
Caitlin Says...
The biggest cleaning challenge in my home is keeping up with the animal hair. It means constant swiffering, sweeping & vacuuming & with a 2-month-old that’s not always achievable!
Kristy Z Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is the bathroom, there’s four of us and a very small bathroom!
Susan Lanthrip Says...
I just love your blog. We are slowly switching to homemade cleaners to make our home healthier. I would love to have your book!
Natasha Bernard Says...
My biggest Cleaning struggle is keeping the carpets clean..I have 4 kids and a dog..I feel like I’m constantly cleaning them and they never loo clean enough to me.
Susan Lanthrip Says...
My biggest struggle is dust!
Katie Says...
I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO HATED DUSTING SO BADLY!!! This has been a watershed moment to realize that I am not totally weird for hating the chore that some women make look super easy, haha – I feel the love and support here, ladies!
Dottie Burd Says...
My biggest challenge is just the everyday clutter. Everyone leaves things on every flat surface.
stacy meade Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is paper clutter – mail, school and work stuff. Also dusting!
Kim @ Homesteader's Heart Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is the kitchen. It is the most used place in the house and it just seems to need constant cleaning.
Amber G. Says...
I’d say my biggest cleaning struggle is the bathrooms. I will clean them (counters, floors, sink) but when it comes to cleaning the shower and tub, ugh, i’d rather not. I need to remember to do it while i’m in the shower.
Francesca Says...
My biggest struggle is cleaning bathrooms, and keep tidy my walk-in closet. I declutter and after a day it’s a mess again!
ls Says...
Biggest cleaning struggle is my kitchen
Christy Says...
My biggest challenge is cleaning the bathrooms!!! I HATE cleaning bathrooms. Your schedule is making it easier….but I still hate them!! 😉
Tracy Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is maintenance. I can get the house clean but then within hours it’s a mess again. As soon as I move onto something else what I just did is ruined. Not sure why this keeps happening. Also the refrigerator. Can’t seem to keep it clean and organized.
Joy Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is just trying to fit it all in. I feel like I am constantly behind schedule.
Veronica Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping the bedrooms clean. I focus on the main house and just don’t get to the bedrooms.
Staci Z Says...
Cleaning itself… I feel like I never have enough time to get to it.
Yvonne J. Says...
Clutter is my biggest cleaning struggle.
Katie Says...
My biggest struggle is the kitchen. It gets cluttered so quickly as its the most used and high traffic area in the house!
Sara Says...
Biggest struggle would be bathrooms for sure! I dread doing them, never feel like I get it them super clean, and then they just get dirty all over again. It seems very defeating. :/
Kylie Kennedy Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is our kids (1 & 3yr old) ..ha ha ha. No matter how much I clean they are constantly making more mess… got to love them 🙂
Rose Says...
The kitchen, it’s a tiny space with barely any counters and it never seems to stay clean for more than a day
Allison Says...
My biggest struggle is my bedroom. There are piles everywhere and it’s not the retreat I envision. It needs a complete overhaul and cleanout, and the biggest place I need help is my dresser, b/c I have jewelry I inherited from my mom I don’t know what to do with or how to store. It’s emotional clutter. Sitting in Ziploc bags.
Terra Says...
I have several, paperwork is the hardest to deal with, flat surfaces, and bedroom,
Randi Says...
I love your blog! Our family has always tried to by green products and do our part to keep our planet clean. However, I love all your recipies for the homeade organic cleaners. I have tried many and loved them all.
Thank you for all that you do!
Drew Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is keeping up with 6 kids. They create so much mess and laundry! Getting them to help can be pretty hard, so I have to constantly do little cleaning bites every day or it gets overwhelming.
Amy L. Says...
My biggest cleaning struggles are my living room and kitchen. No matter how much time I spend de-cluttering, doing dishes, etc. as soon as I turn around there’s shoes and toys all over the living room and dishes in the sink with crumbs on the counter and floor. It never ends!
Maylyn Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is my pantry.
Caroline Parker Says...
I would say consistency and keeping a house with a 2 year old boy clean and fingerprint free;)
tsmith Says...
My biggest struggle is dusting. The dust is overwhelming. No matter how often I dust, it never looks like I even attempted it.
Anne C Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle would have to be the FLOORS – kitchen floors and especially bathroom floors. Blech!
Leigh Says...
How short it lasts. With two preschoolers and a baby. It feels like brushing teeth while eating oreos. But it makes such a difference when I do it regularly.
Judee Albert Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge is clutter.
Kylee Says...
My biggest struggle is the windows! I won’t be 1 minute after cleaning that there is already a hand print, or dog nose smudge back on it!
Valerie Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is myself. I am a major procrastinator.
sevi s Says...
my biggest struggle is the bath tub, I just can get it white enough
Krystal Says...
Everything!!! But, I guess if I have to choose it’s laundry, dishes, and clutter! With two 4-year olds, the mess and clutter can get out of control really quick!!
Becky in Georgia Says...
I struggle with dusting and cleaning showers. I love your approach to a daily schedule. Thanks for sharing your successful ideas!
Stacie Says...
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Joann Says...
My biggest struggle is finding the time to clean!
karen Says...
I dont like to clean so it is hard to get motivated!
Stacie Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is the kids rooms. I hate cleaning them and it is a complete power struggle when it comes to getting them to do it.
Heather Says...
My biggest struggle is cleaning my mirrors! I can’t seem to get them clean without smears and smudges!
Heather Says...
My biggest cleaning issues is the bathroom. I have 2 girls and my husband to clean up after. They tend to leave everything a mess. Also I live in fl so the hard water makes the toilets a mess with mildew.
Amy Dikeman Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is bedrooms, they always seem to
Be a mess and I just can’t keep them organized.
Janelle Says...
Keeping at it. Doing something every single day. If I don’t the house spirals out of control.
Jenny Says...
My biggest struggle is motivation and just starting the cleaning process. I need help!
Lauren Frede Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge is certainly the floors. We have laminate throughout our home. Before I had kids, I thought the floors were clean so long as I didn’t see the dirt. When my daughter started crawling I was appalled! She always had dirty knees and hands – how embarrassing!
Maureen Newman Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is getting rid of clutter. No matter how hard I try I don’t seem to be able to clear it.
Dianne Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is the master bathroom! I always push it to the bottom of the list and then it is a nightmare to clean.
Jeanie K Says...
My BIGGEST cleaning struggle would be my curio cabinet. The backing is all mirror, the front, side doors, and shelves are all glass. The glass shelves are extremely heavy glass and they are hard to put into the narrow doors. The inside glass and mirrors are hard to reach in to clean b/c of the narrowness of the whole thing.
I leave it til last to clean every time.
Cup of Tea Book Reviews Says...
the vacuum, lugging it up and down the stairs just isn’t fun. It’s heavy, loud and just a pain. So I always hate vacuum day.
Trina Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is the bathroom!
Tracy Stokes Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is keeping up with a routine! I go along pretty well until our family’s schedule changes (which it does every couple of months) and messes up my routine. It is a constant struggle.
Roberta Says...
My biggest challenge is getting the motivation to dust!
Erin K. Says...
Any time I can clean and not cause further harm with the use of chemicals, I feel good on the inside AND outside. Thank you!
Dawn H Says...
With 2 boys and my husband, my biggest cleaning struggle is the bathroom! I dread the bathroom!!
Jessica C. Says...
I have trouble cleaning the floor in my kitchen. It always looks dirty and I don’t want to use harsh chemicals because I have 2 lovely cats!
April H Says...
I would love to get my hands on this. 2 kids, 2 cats and 1 husband make for lots of cleaning.
Sonya B. Says...
DOG HAIR! It’s a good thing Ilike to vacuum!
Tamora Says...
My biggest struggle is time. Too much to do. Too little time.
Melody Says...
It’s hard to clean while keeping up with 2 kids under 2.
Jessica Aherin Says...
My struggle is getting anything done with my little ones around, especially floors!
Jean Moran Leone Says...
Baseboards…yuck
Renee Says...
My biggest struggle is the bathroom! Can’t see through those shower doors!
Susan Wilson Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge is finding the time to clean. I work full time and have a 16 year old and an 11 year old. I am not a morning person, so I don’t get up early to clean. In the evenings most nights I have to choose between cleaning and exercising. On the weekends I get lazy!! There, I said it! So I guess it’s really a time management problem.
Caitlyn Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is just making myself do it. Once I get home from work I usually don’t want to do anything but relax!
Rhawnieb Says...
Keeping on top of it
Ashley S. Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is keeping up with the daily little stuff. 2 toddlers at home feels like small tornados running around making messes faster than I can clean.
Shauna'h Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is sticking to a daily routine. I work full-time outside the home and have 18 month old twins, so by the time the kids are in bed I’m exhausted with dinner to clean up after, toys to pick up, exercise to try to fit in, etc. and have a hard time making myself exert the energy required to deal with those things!
Jenna Says...
Finding a cleaning schedule that I can stick to!
Faye Says...
Love your blog! I’m sure your book has lots of great info! Thank you!
Terri B Says...
We are re-habbing our house. My struggle is the dust, and things being moved around and cannot find them.
heather Says...
My biggest struggle is simply having enough time and energy to clean after all the picking up, putting away, and tidying is done!
Danya Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is finding time to do it! Between a busy work schedule, a husband, a one year old, and a big house, I hardly ever feel like I have even made a dent in all the cleaning that needs to be done.
I recently found your site and I am OBSESSED! LOL I have tried your calendar (Monday and Tuesday), failed miserably, but am not discouraged. I know I will get the hang of it… thank you for having your site and your knowledge as a resource for us frazzled, new homemakers who are still trying to figure things out 🙂
Stephanie Says...
I am newer to your site (a few weeks). My biggest struggle is that we accumulate too much junk…..and our family tends to just leave things laying around and accumulate clutter. It makes it hard to block time to clean up all the clutter!
Molly J Says...
My biggest struggle is making and KEEPING a routine. I am so tired of cleaning that I just wait until the end of the week and do it all at once. If I spread out the work, I feel like I am CONSTANTLY cleaning, and not able to enjoy the fruits of my labors because someone comes behind me and just messes it right up.
SewCalGal Says...
Just did Spring Cleaning in my kitchen and it looks great. Love how the fridge shines.
Biggest challenge: Staying on top of clutter.
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Holly Says...
Love being able to mix up my own cleaners at home. They are usually way better than the expensive store bought ones. Look forward to finding some new favorites in this book.
elicia omann Says...
So interested in organic cleaning products. Just started some serious research to rid my home of Windex and Mr. Clean 🙂
Lisa Says...
My biggest struggle lately is just getting it done. I love all your daily tips and suggestions they really help! I’m so excited to see your new book! Congratulations!
Elaine Hankins Says...
Windows – we live on a farm and lots of dust keep our windows dirty! But, I wouldn’t change living here!
Jackie McNutt Says...
Keeping up with my tile floors
Kimberly Says...
Embarrassingly enough, my biggest cleaning struggle is just figuring out where to start. Sometimes, it’s all so overwhelming that I can’t focus on where to even begin. The kid clutter is out of control! I am the queen of “hiding” things in boxes & baskets & tucking things in temporary spots at the last minute to give the appearance of clean. I would really like to get organized & clean once & for all this year. Your checklists have helped me in the past. Excited about your new book!
Melissa Kaiserman {A Time for Everything} Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is getting to the little nitty-gritty areas (baseboards, corners, underneath spots) that I forget about during routine cleaning but that become an issue over time.
So excited for you!
Jessica Adam Says...
Can’t wait for the book to come out!
Jessica Adam Says...
Moving too quickly….. my biggest struggle is sticking to a system.
Jeanna M Says...
My biggest challenge in cleaning is my health. I have times when I get so behind because of not being able to do it. I am concentrating on getting a routine down so that I can do what I can and if not try to get help with the others.
Darcie Says...
clutter is a problem and saving things “in case” is another problem. I keep telling my family that when they clean they should pretend they are moving to a smaller house. Just not happening though. Help!
LISA Says...
My biggest struggle is the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, they both always have fingerprints and water spots no matter how much I clean them.
Kerri Says...
Staying on top of it! I feel like I have to spend one whole day a week just cleaning.
Adi Says...
Floors. I never seem to be able to stay on top of keeping the floors clean.
Beverly Says...
Thanks for the opportunity.
Beverly S. Says...
I struggle with clutter. Always clutter. Geez!
Laura C Says...
Doing a little cleaning each day so that it doesn’t get overwhelming…and that happens fast!
Angela Marino Says...
My biggest challenge is getting the rest of my family to pick up after themselves. Would make it a lot easier and less time consuming to clean.
Krisi Says...
Biggest cleaning struggle is bathrooms
Nancy Reitman Says...
My biggest struggle is always keeping up with general clutter!
Christie N. Says...
I feel my house is always dusty (especially the electronics)!! It drives me crazy!!
fatema Says...
keeping my new home clean with two young kids running around. we are still settling into our new home figuring out where best to place our stuff and adjusting to life with a new baby.
Elyse Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is that I don’t like to clean when anyone else is around. It’s my de-stresser and I just like to have the time to do it at my own pace without anyone getting in the way or offering to do part of it and then doing a poor job of it (control freak here). But my boyfriend, whom I live with, doesn’t work the winter season and has been around ALL THE TIME and doesn’t really do any cleaning *SIGH*
Elyse Says...
P.S. I was the first person in the whole Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh system to order your book– that’s how excited I was. But now I definitely need to own a copy! Three weeks with this gem isn’t enough!
Shelly Says...
Love it!
Linda S Says...
I struggle to keep the dust under control and getting by bathroom tile really clean.
Christa Nieminen Says...
I cannot wait for your beautiful book to come out! Thanks for having this great giveaway. 🙂
Julie Hesler Says...
I love the idea of removing chemical toxins from the cleaning process!
Emilie Says...
My biggest struggle is the bathroom. Thanks for the giveaway
Jeana Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping up with the kids messes.
Tara Brouillette Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is clutter and organization and ohhhh the dog hair!! I swear I could make another dog from what’s on the floor!!
Bobbi Says...
Keeping my wood floors looking clean and dog hair and dust on everything, always seem to be struggling with these, yet cleaning them often which then other cleaning gets behind
Pat F. Says...
Congratulations on the release of your book! My biggest challenge is clutter and papers. It seems like it is multiplying everyday! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
merium Says...
my big challenge is also clutter and papers! slowly slogging my way thru it!
Emily K Says...
Creating a schedule I will stick with.
Marina Says...
My biggest struggle is dusting.
Rhonda Says...
My goal is to unclutter my house, get it organized, and keep it this way! Your book could help me with that!!
sandy Says...
my biggest cleaning challenge is just keeping up with the day to day messes.
Jen Says...
Yay! I would love a chance to get this book!
Lynn Bass Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is paper, keeping all the paper organized and really just keeping too much.
Lynn Bass Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is paper, keeping all the paper organized, under control and knowing what to keep and what to throw away. I appreciate the opportunity to win your book. Thank you for sharing your insights and gifts!
Laura Francisco Says...
My struggle is keeping up. Having a 4 year old and 20 month old twins is hard to clean up after them every day. And trying to use safe products on top of that is hard. Would love to win this book.
Rae Says...
Getting motivated and staying on top of it all…
Katie K Says...
My biggest struggle is getting on a schedule. I’m either all or nothing.
Jamie Says...
Just keeping up with everything, I always have great intentions of keeping up with the cleaning but things come up.
Lori Davis Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is time! I work a full time job and with family, I am finding that I am spending way too much time on weekends getting caught up!
Jewel STam Says...
As a working mom, my biggest struggle with cleaning is finding the time to clean!
Amanda Says...
This would be a great resource!
Vickie Says...
I have two daughters who would love this book (and I would, too).
Vickie Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is probably dusting.
Kari Says...
Congratulations on your new book! This would be a great book to have on hand. My biggest struggle is finding time in my busy schedule to fit all the cleaning in.
Jenna Says...
as another one said, actually cleaning. but definitely consistency.
Gennevia Says...
What’s your biggest cleaning struggle?
I think it would be actually getting started. Once I do, I’m fine. The actual getting stuff out & getting on with it is the difficult bit.
aprila Says...
keeping my island clear
Missa D Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is motivating myself.
I have this idea that using natural cleaners and products will make me feel like a better housekeeper, but I can’t always use homemade cleaners and I don’t always clean as thoroughly as I’d like, so I feel as though I’ve failed before I’ve even begun. Following your page has helped me turn my tasks into bite-sized bits that I can handle.
I would LOVE to win a copy of your book. A paper copy, to me, is just so much more tangible and accessible.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jill Says...
We are downsizing to a new home and I am excited to start fresh, including organic cleaning products instead of all the chemicals. I have tried several things from your blog and your posts on pintrest. I freshened my mattresses just last night!
Shannon Says...
I’d have to say my biggest cleaning struggle would be that my house is somewhat old and was neglected previously, therefore there is dirty grout, broken tile, rotting wood, bad plumbing, etc. Some of the simplest cleaning jobs can take forever! Often I find myself avoiding starting a task for fear it’ll become an all day thing. Your site has given me practical tips to just START it. Even my husband has been impressed with motivation to clean!
Missy Ashton-Ruoff Says...
I live in a small home with lots of things. Trying to keep from being overwhelmed is my struggle.
Mistina Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping a cleaning routine. I’m usually good for about 2-3 weeks, and then things start to spiral…then I’m back to square one, cleaning and decluttering.
Gina Says...
My challenge is keeping up with it all.
Beth H Says...
I am looking forward to reading this book!
Carolyn Says...
My biggest struggle right now is cleaning easily. I’m on chemotherapy and I’m worn out all the time and need to figure out the easiest ways to clean.
Cathy Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is my physical disabilities limit what chores I can do. It would be fun to make my own cleaners!
Margaret Says...
My biggest struggle is ”ORGANIZING AND KEEPING IT ORGANIZED”.
terri Says...
My closet never seems to be full organized. It’s too small for me and we’re renting so I feel like there’s nothing I can do to correct it. Not true, I know:)
Jenna Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is effectively cleaning in a timely manner. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 month old, and it is impossible to do a good job cleaning while taking care of two boys!
Christy Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge is deep cleaning – it always take more time and energy to get to it.
Lisa W Says...
Would love a copy of your book.
Christy Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge is deep cleaning – it seems to take more time and energy to get to it.
Michele Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is my kitchen. I have 4 kids and no matter how much I clean, I turn around to find more messes and dirty dishes. My bathroom runs a close 2nd. There are 3 boys/men in my home…need I say more!
Tess Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is actually finding the place to start and finish. I am easily discouraged by all that I actually need to get done that I don’t seem to get it all done. I will pick things up in one room and carry them to the next room to be put away and then start a project in that room.
Ashton Says...
The shower… I HATE it!!
Dayna Says...
Clutter! I’m constantly picking up after the family. getting deep cleaning done and budget planning for grocery shopping gets put on the back burner.
Anna C. Says...
My biggest challenge is dusting and just keeping the house picked up.
Tanya Raymond Says...
I would love to win this. My house is such a disaster. I don’t even know where to start!
Ashleigh Swerdfeger Says...
My biggest struggle is the bathroom.
Mary Dorsey Says...
Dusting and bedding (since kitty likes to sleep in our bed). It’s a challenge for sure!
thanks for hte giveaway.
Dana Says...
I would love to get a hold of this book,. My biggest challenge is clutter.
Darcey Says...
Keeping up with it all. I hate to clean, but when I do it seems to get dirtier as soon as I cleaned it.
Laura Jean Says...
Finding the time to wash walls is my challenge!
Roxanne Says...
My biggest challenge is consistency.
Melissa Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is staying on task and getting the job done every week.
Brittany Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is trying to do a little every day so that I never get behind in my cleaning.
Tammy C Says...
I have such a problem scheduling everything and just not knowing where to start.
Susan Pelizzaro Says...
My biggest struggle is definitely keeping up with weekly and deep cleaning tasks!
Renee Says...
Having time to do the “deep cleaning.” Also, learning ways to clean without toxins for my baby and family.
Kathleen Woodworth Says...
I’m going back to college to finish my BA, and classes start May 19. I’d love to get a copy of your book to clean and organize my house/home office before school. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
TerryVC Says...
I would rather be sewing than do any of it, but over the last year I’ve tried to follow the program. Washing the kitchen and bathroom floors is still a challenge, as well as dusting!
Leslie Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is keeping up with paper clutter!
Rebecca Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is actually doing it full-force. I honestly think that most of the time I am just lazy or I come up with more important things to do than clean the house.
Aimee Says...
I’d say my biggest cleaning struggle is staying on a cleaning schedule/consistency.
Brenda Burgess Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is cleaning my oven. I hate cleaning my oven.
Crystal Says...
My tile floors are my biggest struggle…I love it when they are clean, it is just time consuming!
Evelene Sterling Says...
Wow do I need this perfect timing.
Evelene Sterling Says...
Okay so I need to read the directions first. My biggest struggle is concentration, I get distracted very easily. Shiny objects!
Julia James Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is sticking with a schedule! … and bathrooms…
cindy b. Says...
staying on top of everything – feels like I get one area clean and another is a disaster!
samW Says...
overall organizing….and those darn piles of stuff that end up on the counters!
Wendy Says...
It’s my goal this year to cut on the chemicals…this would seriously help!!
Hannah Jurgelis Says...
Mine is ironing. It’s just annoying to do, and I put it off a lot!
Felicity Doyle Says...
As a disabled mom of a 4 year old and caretaker of the house of a family of 4 who cannot seem to keep anything clean, I am always looking for better ways to keep my house tidy. This would be the biggest help to me. I never seem to have enough help to stay ahead of the mess, and I hate it. And the rest of my family just doesn’t SEE the dirt, and constantly asks me to tell them what to do, yet yell at me for nagging. I swear I’m going crazy! I love your blog, as I am a holistic mama.
Laura Says...
My biggest struggle – the entire house! The non-stop battle between three kids 6 and under vs. the house vs. mommy’s time just seems to get me nowhere………
Lisa Says...
Biggest struggle is getting it all done! The kids (and Dad truth be told) don’t know how to clean up after themselves so it’s a never ending battle! (P.S. your cleaning schedule has vacuuming floors one day then washing them the next … how do you keep them clean enough to the next day to not have to vacuum them again??? Haven’t figured this one out 🙂 )
Super Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping the kitchen clean and tidy!
Darla Bunyan Says...
My children’s bathroom!
Pat Says...
Looking forward to your new book!
amie Says...
i would say time and de-cluttering.
Denise Says...
Clutter and dusting!
Wendi Says...
Biggest struggles are clutter and dust. Live in a very dusty house.
Keeley Anderson Says...
My biggest struggle is cleaning bathrooms (they’re just so icky!) and washing/drying sheets and bed things.
Jessica Says...
Getting into a routine, especially with two little ones and a newborn on the way.
Amber Says...
clutter and consistency
Krystin Says...
Love all of your tips, excited to have them all compiled into a book. Congratulations!
Julie Howell Says...
Moving into a new house and am so excited to use all your cleaning I tips and tricks!
Julia Says...
My biggest struggle is getting to everything every week! I have started your cleaning routines and it’s getting easier and I’m excited that it’s getting faster! I would love to win your new book to make my own cleaning products!
Ashley r Says...
Clutter!!!
Sherrie Says...
My biggest struggle is doing the baseboards! And of course finding the motivation to get started.
Ginny Says...
My biggest challenge is organizing and keeping it organized. We all have difficulty cleaning up after ourselves. I’m always cleaning up after everyone else and my “stuff” gets neglected/put off. My hubby and kiddos are not on the same page when it comes to organizing. HELP!
Linda Says...
I struggle with all things “cleaning”. Help, I need this book!
Jodi Says...
My biggest challenge is paper clutter!
Judi Says...
My biggest challenge is organizing and getting rid of clutter.
charlie Says...
I struggle every day with the day to day cleaning stuff. I get bored. Hopefully, this will help
Cathy Says...
I would love to win! I love your blog and cannot wait to read this! Thank you for the chance!
Meg S Says...
Keeping up with cleaning is a huge struggle – I feel like I’m always cleaning!
Michelle G Says...
Putting things away when I’m done with them! It would help tremendously.
Kristen Says...
The kitchen is my biggest cleaning nightmare/struggle. It is never clean as it pulls multiple duties, art space for the kiddos, laundry is right there too, and the door to the patio.
Ashley Bartoszek Says...
My biggest struggle by far is the master bedroom and bathroom. I always leave it for last because no one sees it. By the time I get to it I am too exhausted to bother.
Shannon Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is staying organized and keeping on top of the clutter.
Thuong Dang Says...
Biggest challenge is cleaning daily.
Jayme Says...
Motivation, I love a clean house but often feel over taxed by other priorities to keep things the level of clean I like! =)
Elizabeth Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is probably trying to keep a routine when MY routine is shaken up. I am a cellist (my husband’s a musician too), and there are just certain weeks/months that get crazy.
Melissa D Says...
Papers… School papers are the worst! Mopping floors is my most hated chore, though…
Shari Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge is learning to use natural ingredients because my skin has suddenly become very sensitive.
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Shari
Jenna Says...
Keeping up with everything! I try to follow routines and checklists, etc, but once I get out of the routine, I feel like I get sooo behind! Also the dreaded laundry!
Andrea Iervella Says...
My struggle is putting away toys and then turning around and having to clean them all up again!
Carrie Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle would be the bathroom. Especially the shower. With a family of 6 and only one bathroom it gets quite gross very quickly.
Heather S Says...
Clutter & not enough space. :/
Andrea Says...
I find it most difficult keeping up with clutter and keeping my house tidy!
Carrie Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping it up once I get it cleaned.
Ashlie Says...
My biggest struggle are toilets. Easy to clean but I always try and put it off 😉
Berry Says...
I struggle with the neverending dust! hahaha!
S Szatan Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge is that I HATE toilet brushes. I’m so grossed out by them and can’t stand it. I’ve tried to use them and keep throwing them out. So my only non-organic cleaner in the whole house is the disposable/flushable scrubbing bubbles cleaners 🙁
Pat Denning Says...
Congratulations Becky on the book! That is a wonderful achievement. My biggest struggle is just getting started.
Dolly Says...
I need help in cleaning a fiberglass shower stall. I have tried to clean this thing for years and have found nothing that works. It is blue and looks like it has clouds from soap scum, I am guessing it is soap scum. Please help!!!!!!
Dolly Says...
And to my post. I hoard too much and don’t know what to get rid of
ElizabethL Says...
Just staying on top of everything!
Bonnie Jean Fulcher Says...
My biggest struggle is finding a system that I can work with and stay with. I start and stop and cannot seem to find something that works with my schedule and energy level and time. Would love your book but money is short.
Shirley Says...
My biggest problem is the clutter and never having the time to take care of it. My husband is a pack rat and I have so many things that just need to be thrown out. Thanks for having this giveaway. God Bless
Elisa Koranda Says...
As a new mom, my biggest cleaning struggle is keeping up with my little one!
susan Says...
my biggest struggle is keeping the bathroom clean
Aurora Says...
My biggest struggle is mopping. I will vacuum or sweep everyday, but mopping always seems like a BIG chore!
Kimberly Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is the dishes 🙂
Carolyn Uranga Says...
Dusting is my biggest struggle.
Claire Tomonaga Says...
My biggest issue is the endless repetition of tasks. Just when I think I am done it starts all over again.
Ashley Says...
My biggest difficulty is simply getting started!
Andrea W. Says...
Only one cleaning struggle? My closet is a mess it has crazy corner shelving and I hate cleaning the bathroom. Not to mention there are always crumbs on my kitchen countertop!!!!!! That only the beginning of my struggles.
Jennifer Says...
My biggest struggle is even getting interested in cleaning at all. I hate it. It is SOOOO boring! I either have to be mad or have someone like my parents coming to even get it done.
Aleisha T Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is putting clean laundry away!
Betty S. Says...
I struggle is with clutter and keeping the kitchen and bathrooms clean. I also like to use safe cleaning products.
Su Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is….my….family :0) And, the inside of the oven. ugh
heather d Says...
congrats on your book 🙂 I’m looking forward to a chance to read it. Good luck everyone 🙂
heather d Says...
I have 3 boys so dust and keeping up with all the stinky laundry…. I feel like I’m always standing at the washing machine or folding laundry lol 🙂
Amanda St.Clair Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is keeping up with the clutter. I can maintain the cleaning, as long as I stay on schedule, but finding time to keep the clutter at bay is a tough one. Congrats on the awesome book!
Lyn Says...
Keeping things neat once organized and paper clutter.
Linda Petersen Says...
My biggest cleaning challenge I struggle with is cleaning my ceramic tile floors~~~especially in the bathrooms. They are textured & I hate the grout!
Kelsey M. Says...
My crazy schedule that also keeps we traveling is my biggest cleaning struggle by far. Congrats on the book!
diana berry Says...
i love cleaning but need new ideas!
Morgan Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is cleaning consistently especially tasks like dusting and mopping the floors.
tess Says...
my biggest cleaning challenge is dusting…arrrggghhhh! It is so crazy dusty! Please help Clean Mama!
Ren Says...
always a pleasure to read you online, but would love a resource to refer to that is hard copy! 🙂 Thanks so much for always sharing your suggestions and techniques! 🙂
Becky Says...
Post authorThe book is a hard copy 🙂
xo, Becky
Lauren Lampley Says...
I am working so hard at getting organized and structured and I am so add. I have been following all of your social media and I know this would really help. I need this!
Crystal R Says...
Dusting – HATE IT! Congratulations on the book, can’t wait to read it even though I’ve already pinned lots of you recipes!
Stacie Gorkow @SincerelyStacie Says...
Keeping all the kids junk off the floor and other places so I can actually clean.
Donna Cox Says...
One of my biggest cleaning struggles is keeping up with sweeping and washing the floors. Here in Florida, we seem to have an unbelievable amount of dust (and even sand) constantly landing on the floor (among other things) and it kills my back to do all that needs to be done to my satisfaction. Wish there were an easier method.
Victoria Says...
My cleaning struggle would be to balance it all! I homeschool my children and I’m also a blogger, so sometimes it feels like cleaning is the last thing on my list!
Ruby Says...
my husband doesn’t want to get rid of ANYTHING!!
Tiffany Says...
My biggest struggle is consistency! Keeping up with cleaning with a toddler and a baby!
Samantha Says...
The kids carpet is a daily struggle….who knows what things are hiding in there.
dawn Says...
Being overwhelmed, starting something before I even finish what I was doing. Clueless!!
Thank you
Dawn
Melanie Hawk Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is organization ….. and I hate cleaning the bathroom 🙂
Jackie Paulson Says...
My biggest struggle is making time to keep the binders organized I do have. I just got a filo fax to try to stay organized with everything in one place. It’s not so easy when life seems to throw curve balls every day! Between working, college, and teenager, I have no idea how I do it all! I love your blog and Pins!
MARE Says...
EXCLENTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Stephanie Says...
My biggest struggle is just finding the time to do it!
Ruth C Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is time management. Just taking the time to remember to clean. Sometimes I look at something and think, “Why is this so dirty? I just cleaned it …” And then I realize that it’s been much longer than I originally thought.
Rachelle Says...
My biggest challenge is tri-fold:getting rid of/keeping up with all the dog hair, being consistent, and once I have everything clean it’s beginning to get dirty again.
bn100 Says...
the bathroom
Tracey Hall Says...
I clean everything and then wait until it is too much again, instead of doing a little each day. So the time management of keeping a clean house is my problem!! 🙂
Saundra McKenzie Says...
Dust bunnies take over my house every morning.
MaryZ Says...
My biggest challenge is that we have VERY hard water. It stains everything.
Ashlyn Says...
My biggest challenge is having a schedule for cleaning so it doesn’t feel like there is always so much to do!
Renuka Sethi Says...
Floors – not a fan!!!
Karen Dyer Says...
I am gradually going all natural because of all the harmful chemicals in the cleaning supplies. if it was good enough for our parents and grandparent – it is good for us. Most of the diseases around now are caused by the chemicals.
Teresa Says...
Just bought a house that we are completely redoing! Looking forward to putting your ideas to work!! I struggle with organization in small spaces!!!
carolyn Says...
Can’t wait to read this! Hope I win!
Kristy Says...
Would love this
Sharon Says...
Love love this stuff! Way to go on your new book!
Vany Says...
Ironing!!! and keep the things in place 🙂
Lauren Riemer Says...
Seriously….everything is a cleaning struggle for me!
Kari V. Says...
The shower…I have a glass shower door that seems to never look clean!!
Cathy Wurster Says...
My problem is getting the house organized and get the clutter out.
Cindy Stewart Says...
body not good……tub/kit and floors hardest………..also in organizing, i just seem to move things from one place to another and get nowhere!
Cindy Stewart Says...
and the chemical smells is horrible to me……i have fibromyalgia and cleaning stuff just really messes me up
Angie P Says...
We are getting ready to move! I would love to get organized especially in our new place
Janet Says...
My biggest struggle is finding enough time to do it all! It seems like all I ever do is clean, and it never ends!
leslie Says...
My biggest challenge is clutter & dog hair. Having two dogs there is always hair, even after I vacuum, sweep & dust.
Kristi Says...
Paper clutter and being overwhelmed. I don’t have much help from anyone in the house and I get tired of trying to keep up with it all!
Steph Says...
Cleaning the shower is the bane of my existence. Hard water deposits and soap scum are no fun at all.
Dana Jansen Says...
I love your blog!! My biggest challenge is keeping my house free of dog hair(not too much I can do other than get rid of my giant lab:)
Jennifer Says...
My biggest struggle in cleaning is keeping my granite countertops cleaned
Lisa Says...
My biggest struggle is getting my kids to help! Clutter/items & papers without a home takeover
Lori Austin Says...
Windows!!!!!!!
Missy Says...
Motivation & organization!
Marci Says...
My biggest problem is my floors. Our whole house is tile, and I hate sweeping and mopping. I put it off as long as possible.
Jaime H Says...
My biggest struggle is the people in the house that fight the cleaning process. They like to put garbage next to the garbage can.
Janne Ellingsen Says...
To get organized!
Dawn W. Says...
Keeping up with the demands of the kiddo, the dogs and the hubby and doing it all while struggling with my health issues.
Elizabeth G. Says...
I hate vacuuming and dusting!
Lorilee Says...
I would love to have this for cleaning my new home!! Thanks for the chance!
Lorilee Says...
This would be great for cleaning my new home!! Thanks for the chance!
Lisa Says...
My biggest struggle is trying to keep anything clean with a big chocolate lab who sheds a ton and loves to bring in as much dirt as he can from outside!
Tabitha Myers Says...
I struggle most to keep the dust and dirt at bay, especially in corners and on windows and baseboards. Those things always seem to look gross. Oh, and getting the greasy-ness off the top of the fridge and microwave and cabinets. Why do the tops get so dirty?! Would love to read your book!
Amy Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping the shower clean
Angela Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is getting overly thorough & then not completing the task because I’ve run out of time! Love your blog – getting so much out of it. Thank you!
Laura Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping on top of the clutter.
Katherine Says...
clutter! I hate clutter & yet have such a hard time controlling it w/ 2 young children, work & life’s business all the time…I also wish I had time to make my own cleaners.
Kathryn Badger Says...
My biggest cleaning struggle is finding the time to get it done. :-/
Annaliza R Says...
My biggest struggle is keeping up with cleaning. I will get the entire house spotless, but when I’m the only one doing the cooking/cleaning it’s hard to keep it that way.
Phyllis Adelle Sherer Says...
I can’t stand my kitchen. When this home was built, they left out linen closets and kitchen pantries. *sigh* I scream at my kitchen almost every day. I’m pretty sure it’s feelings are deeply hurt.
Arlene Weaver Says...
I struggle with keeping up with the cleaning in general. Making time to clean is a challenge.
Samantha Says...
I always wonder where to hide the plunger. And also how to clean the thing…I mean…ewe. :/
Melissa C Says...
I’m trying to get all chemicals out of our lives, but how do I clean the toilet without bleach?!